To be honest, it’s on the bus rides. That’s where we build a lot of our chemistry. Centennial is not known for basketball, but our chemistry is getting us there. The bus is where we come together as brothers.

What is the one part of basketball that you like the best?

I like offense. I like to score a lot. I always try to score more. Defense is fun, too, but I like offense.

How do you help get your team prepared for games?

I pull them to the side in a huddle and give them a motivational speech. I want to get them pumped up for the game. I tell them to enjoy themselves and to have fun. We want to play our hardest.

What is the best thing about playing sports at Centennial High School?

Playing sports here is great. When you have a good game, people appreciate that. Not just the students, but the staff, too. It’s an honor to play at Centennial.

How do you rate Pueblo as a city and what do you like most about this small working town?

I rate it an 8 or 9. It’s family oriented. You can have homemade tortillas — stuff like that — and the green chile. That’s the stuff I like.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I’d want to be a sports psychologist. If God has me playing college ball, then that is his will and way, but right now I just have to go with the flow.

Are you going to watch the Winter Olympics this year?

Yes. I enjoy watching the Winter Olympics, actually.

What Winter Olympics events do you like the best and why?

I like to see the halfpipe. Shaun White is crazy with some of the stuff he does. He has to be an athlete to do that stuff. It’s pretty entertaining.